Dominican Republic · CITY TOURS
22 tours
Here are the 15 best city tours on the island, with what each costs, how long it runs and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.
Full-day Santo Domingo walk from Punta Cana with hotel pickup, local guide, top colonial sights, lunch, entrances, and city views.
“It was great to go to the capital and see the historic city. This is not as comprehensive as other colonial areas. This is a LONG trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo--three and a half hours each way.”
Punta Cana Cap Cana 5-in-1 full-day adventure with horseback, basilica market, zipline, dune buggy, and river swim, plus lunch and drinks.
“The entire experience was great! This tour gives you a taste of the real DR. All 5 tours were fun and memorable. The lobster with lunch was great! Overall, this is an experience worth having.”
Puerto Plata city highlights in 4 hours, with Amber Cove pickup, an AC van, Wi-Fi and water, plus rum, chocolate, cigars, and San Felipe.
“Wow, what an amazing tour of Puerto Plata! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Edwin and San Francisco, they were caring, kind and very knowledgeable. We got to see many historic sights, enjoyed tastings and did some shopping (be pRead more”
Day trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with guide, cave lakes, Colonial Zone stops, entry tickets, and Dominican lunch.
“I was not expecting to have such a lovely day. Our guide, Willie was amazing and friendly. I think it must be a normal thing in RD. Going to Santo Domingo was a plus on our Holidays and allows to leave the resort and experience the country culture. I really recommend this activity for next visitors! You are going to love it!!”
Half-day Puerto Plata tour with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, rum and chocolate factory stops, Umbrella Street, cathedral, and ocean views.
“Great day with our driver, very attentive to our needs, spectacular views, ended day with a restaurant venue on the water..delish cocktail.”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with rum, cigars, amber, San Felipe Fortress views, and city parks.
“We all enjoy Puerto Plata &Amber Cove, Excellent experience, Rigo is a knowledge & great tour guide, polite, detailed & well spoken about destination.”
Half-day small-group culture tour from Punta Cana to Higuey, with basilica, market, lunch, cigars, horse ride, and Macao Beach for $60.
“My husband and I booked this excursion the day before, and we’re so glad we did! Teo was our guide—he was incredibly knowledgeable, gracious, and made the experience memorable. We wanted to see more of the Dominican Republic beyond the resort, and this tour delivered. We got a little taste of everything: horseback riding, exploring the countryside, visiting a local market, learning about coffee and cigar making, and even walking through a typical Dominican farmhouse. It was the perfect way to experience the culture and beauty of the island.”
A private, customizable VIP tour of Puerto Plata with market tastes, chocolate, amber, rum, and a fort plus Atlantic views and classic lunch.
“Ismael was very kind to me with my mobility issues and the rest of the family, including an 11 year old. It’s a great tour if you want to get a good flavor of Puerto Plata. The produce market was interesting and the lunch was delicious! It is a far walk to get to the vehicle but you can get a wheelchair if you need one. I walked there but was wheelchaired back to where you can get a free ride back to the ship. If you want a city tour, this is the one to take!”
Puerto Plata in 5 hours: cable car views, rum tastings, cigar rolling, courtyard lunch, and included drinks on a small-group shore tour.
“Alexander and Johnny were excellent guides for me and my aunt. They made the day fun and carefree while still ensuring that we returned to our cruise ship on time. Having our personal driver and guide, who were bodyguards and photographers for us was exactly what we hoped for. I highly recommend using this excursion and experiencing the most bang for your buck.”
Puerto Plata city tour with rum, cigars, amber museum, forts, and chocolate factories, plus pickup, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned comfort.
“We had a great time! Santos and Felipe were the best! They took their time to drive us around, answer all of our questions, and they were very patient! Definitely would recommend this tour to everyone!”
Explore Santo Domingo in 3 to 4 hours, with stops at Alcazar de Colon, Primada de América Cathedral, Calle Las Damas, and a Dominican meal.
“First, we waited 90 minutes before being added to another tour that had already started, meaning we missed a significant portion of the experience. Additionally, I was provided with multiple audio guides, none of which worked, makiRead more”
Puerto Plata city tour with Amber Museum, San Felipe fortress, Teleferico cable car, and Dominican chocolate tasting, with pickup and lunch.
“the trip was great, I love the Umbrella St and the Pink street, this trip was full of activities and I was satisfied with the experience and highly recommended”
Small-group e-bike city tour in Punta Cana with throttle training, boutique and beach stops, and downtown bites and drinks. Pickup included.
“Punta Carna eBike tour, taking you to the gift shop, beach and downtown with Katie the guide and a great way to see the area safely.”
Santo Domingo Colonial Zone, Columbus Lighthouse, and 3 Eyes caves on a 10-hour guided bus tour from Bavaro, with museum fees.
“Il nostro guida Alberto molto preparato. Conosce la storia ma sopratutto coinvolge ogni persona, ogni nazionalità nella storia. Divertente e molto attento del gruppo. Parla sempre ed è una cosa buona. Si vede che fa il suo lavoro con responsabilità. Bravo! Nel caso nostro eravamo gli unici in lingua italiana e faceva sempre los stesso discorso in inglese e in spagnolo.”
Mount Isabel views, colonial streets, rum and cacao tasting, plus a Dominican lunch in Puerto Plata, all in about 6 hours.
“It was a really hot day, and I wish I brought an umbrella to block the sun, but we enjoyed the tour and our guide, Diana, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.!It was a full day of fun and we learned a lot and had a wonderful experience in the city!”
